The Crimson Pillar,[2] also known as the Molten Tower,[1] was a divine realm within the Elemental Plane of Fire belonging to Kossuth, the power of elemental fire.[1][2][3][4]
Description[]
The Crimson Pillar was named for the numerous cylindrical columns set within its outer sphere. These pillars supported numerous stories of rooms that remained unlinked by individual hallways or passages.[5]
Cosmography[]
This realm existed within the Great Wheel cosmological model.[1][2][3][4] It was said to be situated at the very center of the elemental plane, hovering above that plane's fiery sea..[4]
Geography[]
Despite its name, the Crimson Pillar was an immense globe of fire, shining a brilliant blue-white and measuring 10 miles (16,000 meters) in diameter.[4] It was said to throw off more heat than the rest of the Elemental Plane of Fire, burning even native fire-based creatures that drew near,[4][1] making it habitable by only true fire elementals.[1] Though within his court, Kossuth could provide protection from the heat to those he wished.[6]
History[]
The Crimson Pillar was created by Kossuth himself, by means of drawing out flames from his own divine form. When nearby, Kossuth could draw upon realm's power and even restore himself if had sustained any harm.[5]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Monte Cook (1996). The Planewalker's Handbook. Edited by Michele Carter. (TSR), p. 28. ISBN 978-0786904600.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 88. ISBN 978-0786903849.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Colin McComb (October 1996). On Hallowed Ground. Edited by Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), p. 181. ISBN 0-7869-0430-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Monte Cook and William W. Connors (December 7, 1998). The Inner Planes. Edited by Michele Carter and Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 46–47. ISBN 0-7869-0736-3.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ed Greenwood (2023-02-13). "The Crimson Pillar". Greenwood's Grotto (Discord).
- ↑ Monte Cook and William W. Connors (December 7, 1998). The Inner Planes. Edited by Michele Carter and Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), p. 49. ISBN 0-7869-0736-3.